Designed to address the needs of organizations currently leading standard setting processes, the Toolkit provides a step-by-step guide to developing a national forest certification system aligned with PEFC’s globally recognized sustainability benchmark requirements. It gives hands-on advice...

Forest certification is at the core of our work, as we promote and enable sustainable forest management around the world.
We recognize that while the concept of sustainable forest management is global in nature, its implementation is local. This is why we work with local organizations and people...

The Expanding Group Certification Globally project seeks to encourage and facilitate uptake of Group Certification among small forest owners and managers throughout the world. In particular, it seeks to promote certification in those areas where it is less widespread, but where sustainable...

Companies, organizations and associations with principles and objectives supportive to PEFC’s are encouraged to join as International Stakeholder members.
International Stakeholder membership is open to entities with a legal operating presence in two or more countries, legally registered as...

One of the most effective ways for an organization to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability is by specifying PEFC certification when placing orders for paper, packaging and printed materials. This ensures that the wood and wood-based materials contained in the products are from legal and...

This document is an important resource for any entity contemplating or currently certified to PEFC's Chain of custody standard, explaing how companies can best utilize PEFC in their marketing and communication activities.
PEFC's Chain of Custody certification is a key component of the forest...